Art Therapy-Informed Classes for Kids & Families
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Shine Art Studio provides process-based art classes for all ages, focused on creative exploration rather than the finished piece and shaped by our art therapy backgrounds. No art experience needed.
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Little Makers Together (Fall)
2 CLASSES REMAINING • DROP-INS WELCOME
AGES
Walkers to 6 years old (children under 4 must be accompanied by an adult)
WHEN
Mondays 10 - 11 AM
DATES
Sept 14 - Oct 26
(No class Oct 12)
PRICE
$210 ($38 single session)
All materials included
Little Makers means hands in clay, paint on paper, and art materials to touch, squish, and stack. Little ones under 4 explore right alongside a caregiver, working the materials together at their own pace, while our 4–6 year olds get to experiment and create on their own. Dress for fun (and for a mess!)
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Who: Walkers to 6 years old (children under 4 must be accompanied by an adult)
Supports: Bonding · Co-regulation · Sensory development
Format: 6 Week Session
Class Flow: Sensory Warm-Up · Station Exploration · Gather & Connect
Class Size: 12 children (plus grown-ups for under-4s), supported by 1–2 Art Therapists (Jennifer and/or Amy)
Attire: Studio-friendly clothes ready for paint and clay!
What to Bring: Water bottle & nut-free snack (optional)
Session Dates:
Mondays, 10 - 11 AM: Sept 14 – Oct 26 (No class Oct 12)
Cost: $210 (all materials included)
Join us for a single class. Come to any remaining Monday this October.
“The Hive” is a welcoming afterschool program where kids unwind, create and connect. Rich materials, gentle structure and guided invitations support children to explore, experiment, and follow their own creative process.
AGES
6-12
WHEN
Thursdays 3 - 4:30 PM
DATES
Oct 8 - Oct 29
PRICE
$175 (Pro-rated 4-week pass) OR $45 (Single class)
After-School Hive (Fall)
4-WEEK LATE START & SINGLE DATES AVAILABLE
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Who: Children ages 6–12
Supports: Curiosity · Creativity · Connection · Belonging
Format: 4-Week Session (Late-Start Entry)
Class Flow: Creative Warm-up · Art Invitation · Access to wide variety of art materials · Optional reflection
Class Size: 14 children, supported by 1 or 2 Art Therapists (Jennifer + Amy)
Attire: Dress for messy, hands-on creating!
What to Bring (Optional): Water + Nut-free Snack
Session Dates:
Thursdays, 3 - 4:30 PM: Oct 8 – Oct 29
Cost: $175 (pro-rated, 4 weeks, all materials included)
Thursdays 3:00–4:30 PM · Ages 6–12 (Late-start entry)
Joining mid-season? We've adjusted the session length and price so your child can jump right in.
“The Hive” invites children into a supportive space to unwind, make art, and connect with others. Through gentle structure and guided invitations to create, children are offered rich materials that support exploration, experimentation, and their own creative process.
Rooted in an art-therapy-informed approach, each session supports curiosity, self-expression, and meaningful connection while emphasizing process over product. No artistic experience is required.
Details:
Who: Children ages 6–12
When: Thursdays · 3:00–4:30 PM
Class Flow:Warm-up · Art invitation(s) · Optional reflection
Format: 4-Week Fall Session (Late-Start Entry)
Supports: Creativity · Confidence · Belonging
Attire: Dress for messy, hands-on creating!
What to Bring (Optional): Water + Nut-free Snack
Session Dates:
Oct 8 · Oct 15 · Oct 22 · Oct 29
A few spots are available for single-session drop-ins (class is almost full!):
“The Hive” is a welcoming afterschool program where kids unwind, create and connect. Rich materials, gentle structure and guided invitations support children to explore, experiment, and follow their own creative process.
AGES
6-12
WHEN
Thursdays 3 - 4:30 PM
DATES
Nov 5 - Jan 28
PRICE
$437.50
After-School Hive (Winter)
10 WEEKS
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Who: Children ages 6–12
Supports: Curiosity · Creativity · Connection · Belonging
Format: 10-Week Session
Class Flow: Creative Warm-up · Art Invitation · Access to wide variety of art materials · Optional reflection
Class Size: 14 children, supported by 1 or 2 Art Therapists (Jennifer + Amy)
Attire: Dress for messy, hands-on creating!
What to Bring (Optional): Water + Nut-free Snack
Session Dates:
Thursdays, 3pm - 4:30pm
November: Nov 5, Nov 19, Nov 26 (No class Nov 12)
December: Dec 3, Dec 10, Dec 17
January: Jan 7, Jan 14, Jan 21, Jan 28
Cost: $437.50
10 weeks | Thursdays 3:00–4:30 PM · Ages 6–12
As the days grow shorter, The Hive offers children a welcoming studio to make art, play with materials, and connect with peers. Rich materials, gentle structure, and guided invitations help kids experiment and follow their own ideas. Classes focus on process over product, building creative confidence, choice, and self-expression, with optional space to reflect on their art-making. No experience needed.
Details:
Who: Children ages 6–12
When: Thursdays · 3:00–4:30 PM
Class Flow: Warm-up · Art invitation(s) · Optional reflection
Format: 10-Weeks (November - January)
Supports: Creativity · Confidence · Belonging
Attire: Dress for messy, hands-on creating!
What to Bring (Optional): Water + Nut-free Snack
Winter Schedule & Dates (10 Classes Total):
November: Nov 5, Nov 19, Nov 26 (No class Nov 12)
December: Dec 3, Dec 10, Dec 17
January: Jan 7, Jan 14, Jan 21, Jan 28
AGES
All Ages (best suited for ages 5–12, children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult)
WHEN
Saturday 10AM - 12PM
DATES
Oct 17 · Nov 21
PRICE
$25 / 1 Hour · $50 / 2 Hours, per maker
All materials included
Makers Studio
MONTHLY SINGLE SESSION
An open-ended creative session packed with tactile materials and inspiring invitations—from cardboard builds to beadwork and collage. An abundance of supplies, gentle prompts to spark ideas, and complete freedom to create at your own pace.
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Who: All Ages (best suited for ages 5–12 · children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult)
Supports: Curiosity · Creativity · Open Exploration · Connection
Format: Monthly Drop-In · Open Studio
Class Flow: Art Invitations to spark ideas · Access to a variety of art materials · Create at your own pace
Class Size: 12 Makers, supported by Amy, Art Therapist
Attire: Dress for messy creating!
Session Dates:
Sat, Oct 17, Sat, Nov 21 — 10AM – 12PM
Cost: $25 / 1 Hour · $50 / 2 Hours, per maker
Booking: Spots are limited — reserve at least 24 hours in advance. 1-hour makers may drop in anytime within the window.
Makers Studio (Single Session)
Oct 17 • Nov 21 | 1 Hour or 2 Hour Sessions · All Ages (Ideal for ages 5–12 · Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult)
Open studio, open-ended creating. With an instructor on hand to support (not lead), makers explore collage, paint, cardboard, and other inviting materials — no lesson plan, no "right" way. A few art invitations offer a starting point for makers to explore and create.
Details:
Who: All Ages (best suited for ages 5–12, children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult)
When: Oct 17 · Nov 21 · 1 Hour or 2 Hour sessions
Supports: Choice-Making · Open Exploration · Creative Independence
Format: Single Session · Open Studio · Led by Amy
Class Flow: Art invitations, create at your own pace · 1-hour makers may drop in anytime within the window
Price: $25/ 1 Hour · $50 / 2 Hours, per maker
Attire: Dress for messy, hands-on creating!
Creative Care: New Parents
PAUSED THIS SESSSION
Update for Late Fall / Winter
Creative Care for New Parents is taking a pause for our upcoming session. While weekly public classes aren't running right now, we’d love to host a custom gathering for your parent group or playgroup! Feel free to reach out to book a private session, or check out our current class schedule to see what else is happening in the studio.
Simple art invitations for parents to create, connect, and take a little breath in the early days of parenthood — with babies right there alongside you. Some invitations are just for you; others are simple, sensory ways to create with baby.
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Who: Parents or caregivers with babies (pre-crawling)
Supports: Self-care · Bonding · Creative reflection
Class Flow: Welcome · Art invitation · Closing circle
Class Size: 8 adults + babies, supported by 1 or 2 Art Therapists (Jennifer + Amy)
Art Experiences Beyond the Studio
Shine also partners with schools, organizations, and community groups to deliver sensory-rich, art therapy–informed programming for children, teens, and adults. These outreach programs bring Shine’s supportive, inclusive approach beyond the studio walls, creating nurturing spaces for emotional expression and creative exploration.
Interested in bringing Shine to your organization?
